Archive for September, 2008

When planning your wedding, one of the lesser priorities seems to be one of the most important parts of the wedding ceremony – the all important wedding rings !
For a lot of couples the purchasing of the rings are left until towards the end of the wedding organising. It’s part of your marriage commitment that you’ll have with you every single day, but what is the meaning behind the wedding ring….? Essex Wedding Services delves into the history books to see what we could find out.
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Before choosing your wedding florist, consider making a list of each type of flower you like. Decide on the colour scheme, assuming you want them to match your wedding colours, and also think of every floral requirement you have.
Consider how you could work with your favourite flowers into your bouquets, centerpieces, corsages and button-holes. Also think about, flowers at the altar or desk for a civil ceremony, perhaps even flowers on an arch as an entrance theme.
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With the average cost for wedding days now between £12,000 and £20,000 depending on which publications you read, it’s no surprise that couples need to think carefully about who they are going to invite to their wedding.
Probably the most expensive part of any wedding day is the sit-down meal for all the wedding guests. For every additional guest you add to your list, you’re looking at another £30 – £50 per head easily. Then, should you increase the list even further you may even have to consider hiring a bigger wedding venue.

Wedding lists need to be decided quite some time before the event, the first thing that a wedding venue will ask you is “how many guests are there”. Your list needn’t be as long as your arm, you may need to be a little ruthless when it comes to deciding the final numbers, especially if you have a strict wedding budget.
It can be a difficult task.

So, how do you decide who is to be invited to your wedding ?
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In our opinion, one of the most important bookings you’ll make for your wedding day is the wedding photographer. There are plenty of services you’ll book that’ll make your wedding day extra special, but few services you’ll book that will make the rest of your life special. The reason being is that the wedding photographer’s work will more then likely be displayed on your shelf or wall for the rest of your days. You want to ensure the wedding photographer you hire is perfect for you.

Essex Wedding Services investigates what you need to consider when you’re hiring your wedding photographer, there are some brilliantly talented photographers available, but ensure you pick the right one for you, and don’t spend the rest of your married life wondering what if….
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